Forgotten treasures from big names in reggae unearthed from the Studio One archives.
Soul Jazz Records releases Soul Jamaica, a rare compilation of reggae, soul, and funk tracks from the legendary Studio One label. It features Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, The Gladiators, Peter Tosh, The Wailers, Cedric 'Im' Brooks, and other legends. These tracks, recorded between the end of rocksteady and the emergence of roots reggae, cover classics by Nina Simone, Sly & The Family Stone, and Diana Ross.
Originally released in small runs on the British label Bamboo, they are now nearly impossible to find. The cover highlights Air Jamaica, a symbol of the post-independence cultural momentum, driven notably by reggae music.